Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has welcomed a new life into its wilderness. Kuwari, one of the park’s most cherished elephants, has given birth to a healthy female calf. The joyous news was shared by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on social media early Saturday morning, marking a rare moment of happiness and renewal for the state.
Dr. Sarma said that the newborn has been lovingly named “Mayabini”, a name chosen to reflect the essence of beauty, life, and mystery found in nature. “Mayabini represents new life, hope, and harmony in the wild,” the Chief Minister wrote, adding that the birth of the calf is a positive sign for Assam’s conservation efforts and the park’s thriving elephant population.
According to officials from the Kaziranga National Park, Kuwari has been under careful monitoring by forest guards and veterinarians over the past few weeks. Her delivery took place safely within the protected area, and both the mother and calf are reported to be in good health. Forest authorities said the young elephant has already started walking alongside her mother, drawing admiration from park staff and visitors alike. 
The timing of Mayabini’s birth has added a layer of emotional significance for the people of Assam. It comes just days after the tragic and mysterious death of the state’s beloved singer-actor Zubeen Garg, whose love for nature and wildlife was well known. Zubeen had often spoken about his admiration for Kaziranga and his desire to protect Assam’s forests and animals. Many people online have described the birth of Mayabini as a symbolic gesture from nature — a sign of continuity, healing, and the circle of life.
“Kaziranga has once again given us a reason to smile,” wrote a wildlife volunteer from Guwahati on social media. “After the sadness of recent days, this new life reminds us that hope always finds its way back.”
Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is globally known for its population of one-horned rhinoceroses, elephants, tigers, and a wide range of migratory birds. The park, spread across the districts of Golaghat and Nagaon, is one of India’s most biodiverse natural habitats. Elephants like Kuwari have long been considered part of Kaziranga’s identity, often assisting forest guards in patrolling and rescue operations during floods.
